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The Paxton House
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National and Virginia Historic Landmark 1978.
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Constructed in 1831. •
Originally on 340 Acres.
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Later grew to 650 Acres. •
Owner and Builder: Elisha Paxton.
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Called ~ Paxton
Place 1830’s.
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Six College Educated Sons. •
Elisha Franklin “Bull” Paxton (Son) was a Brigadier General of the
Stonewall Brigade, died leading his men in the Battle of Chancellorsville on May
2, 1863.
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1971 City of Buena Vista purchased the Paxton House and Land.
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Renamed Glen Maury (A Scotch name meaning Valley of the Maury River).
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Glen Maury Park is now a 315-Acre Camping and Recreational Facility.
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